Excision of Skin Lesion
Skin lesions are areas of skin that are different from the surrounding skin, such as lumps and sores. In some cases, they can indicate skin cancer.
In most cases where there is concern about a skin cancer, a full thickness skin excision will be performed. This is where the skin lesion is removed down to the deeper levels of the skin and a small area of normal tissue surrounding the lesion is also removed to ensure it is clear of any possible cancer cells.
What to expect
Duration
If you decide to undergo surgery to remove your lesion, this can be carried out under local anaesthetic. The lesion (skin sample) will be taken at the time of surgery to determine the nature of the lesion and exclude skin cancer.
Recovery
You will be able to go home after the procedure. Before you leave, you will be given a date to return to see the nursing team who will check your wound and/or your dressings.
Follow-up
Mr Kalu will see you in his clinic six to eight weeks following surgery.
FAQs
As with all surgical procedures it is usually safe and effective, but complications can occur. Mr Kalu will discuss the complications of the surgery with you at your consultation so you can make an informed decision about the procedure and allow you to detect and treat problems early.
The cosmetic outcome of the procedure is difficult to predict. Scars will initially be red before settling completely over several months.
The exact surgery cost will be provided after the consultation as Mr Kalu will need to meet you first to assess your own individual needs.
A breakdown of the costs (hospital, surgical and anaesthetic fees) will be included in your clinic letter. The cost of the procedure also includes your dressings appointment post surgery and your follow up appointment with Mr Kalu six to eight weeks later.
You may return to driving the day after the procedure, but the legal test that you would need to satisfy is that you are able to be in control of the vehicle and perform an emergency stop. Further advice should be sought from your insurer as to when they are happy for you to begin driving.
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